Pele Remembers Despair Of Last Maracana Final

WochitJul. 12, 2014. 12:58 PM EST

On Sunday, Pele will watch the final at the Maracana, one of 74,000 people — around 100,000 less ...
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On Sunday, Pele will watch the final at the Maracana, one of 74,000 people — around 100,000 less than crammed into the arena in 1950 — at one of sport's most glorious events. Sadly for him and 200 million others, Brazil won't be there, but the man revered for 50 years as the world's best player, the favorite son of the most celebrated team, will be.
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